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Recent Examples of clamp down
On Tuesday, the District Administration Office in Kathmandu said government forces used water canons, tear gas, and rubber bullets in an attempt to clamp down on protests.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Last week, the government moved to block major social media platforms — including Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube — claiming the ban was needed to clamp down on fake news and hate speech.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan’s increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
But while a federal crime crackdown looms over the city, a possible move only bolstered by the violent Labor Day weekend, local street outreach workers remain focused on their efforts to clamp down on the violence in the neighborhood.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Last week, the government moved to block major social media platforms — including Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube — claiming the ban was needed to clamp down on fake news and hate speech.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan’s increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
But while a federal crime crackdown looms over the city, a possible move only bolstered by the violent Labor Day weekend, local street outreach workers remain focused on their efforts to clamp down on the violence in the neighborhood.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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But is there a way to turn back?—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Strong, random gusts of wind caught out plenty, suddenly changing grip levels and even braking points and littering the track with leaves and branches.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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During 600 miles of testing, vehicles with the CCM software endured 85% fewer hard-braking incidents and spent 70% less time stopped in traffic.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Reeve did not hold back postgame.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Local architect Stephen Phillips has met dozens of homeowners following the wildfires, but says finances are holding back many from hiring him.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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And, most importantly, when choosing an iron supplement, be sure to check that it’s certified by a third party like NSF or Consumer Lab.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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McIver was arrested on charges of assaulting a federal officer while attempting to enter.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Investigators still seek information about the suspects Ramos' fingerprints were found in an investigative case file by the Special Investigations Unit, and a match came back to a Maria Ortiz, who was arrested for shoplifting in Bakersfield, California, in June 1989.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The stamping process used for this wearable artwork is inspired by the ancient wax-resist dyeing technique of batik.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most-impressive victory was Texas Tech's road defeat of Utah that stamped the Red Raiders as one of the top contenders in the Big 12.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tech leaders have been quick to squash claims that their AI firms could one day cause significant unemployment.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Use the fall equinox to connect with your crush or significant other and squash the problems in your relationship.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Amazon still faces another lawsuit brought by the FTC in 2023, which alleged that the company is an exploitative monopoly and illegally suppressed competition among online marketplaces.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The threats are so vague, and government power so extensive, that this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship and suppress free expression across many communities out of fear.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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